PaymentsFirst is proud to introduce our new ElevateU: Card Certificate!

Whether you are new to card processing or have experience in card-related activities and wish to deepen your knowledge of card payments, this program is tailored to meet your needs. Demonstrating a commitment to professionalism and maintaining a competitive edge in the industry is essential. Our structured learning path is designed to help you achieve both personal and professional goals. By completing all three courses—beginning with ElevateU: Card - Beginner, progressing to ElevateU: Card - Intermediate, and concluding with ElevateU: Card - Advanced—you will earn the PaymentsFirst ElevateU: Card Certificate.

PaymentsFirst is proud to introduce our new ElevateU: Card Certificate!

Whether you are new to card processing or have experience in card-related activities and wish to deepen your knowledge of card payments, this program is tailored to meet your needs. Demonstrating a commitment to professionalism and maintaining a competitive edge in the industry is essential. Our structured learning path is designed to help you achieve both personal and professional goals. By completing all three courses—beginning with ElevateU: Card - Beginner, progressing to ElevateU: Card - Intermediate, and concluding with ElevateU: Card - Advanced—you will earn the PaymentsFirst ElevateU: Card Certificate.

PaymentsFirst is proud to introduce our new ElevateU: Card Certificate!

Whether you are new to card processing or have experience in card-related activities and wish to deepen your knowledge of card payments, this program is tailored to meet your needs. Demonstrating a commitment to professionalism and maintaining a competitive edge in the industry is essential. Our structured learning path is designed to help you achieve both personal and professional goals. By completing all three courses—beginning with ElevateU: Card - Beginner, progressing to ElevateU: Card - Intermediate, and concluding with ElevateU: Card - Advanced—you will earn the PaymentsFirst ElevateU: Card Certificate.

PaymentsFirst is proud to introduce our new ElevateU:ACH Certificate!

Are you new to the world of check processing? Or perhaps you have been involved in check-related activities for some time and wish to deepen your understanding of check payments. Demonstrating a strong commitment to professionalism and staying competitive in the industry is essential. If you're not ready to dive into the NCP program just yet, consider this guided path designed to help you achieve your individual and professional goals. Complete all three courses, starting with ElevateU: Check - Beginner, then ElevateU: Check - Intermediate, and finally ElevateU: Check - Advanced, and receive your PaymentsFirst ElevateU: Check Certificate!

PaymentsFirst is proud to introduce our new ElevateU:ACH Certificate!

Are you new to the world of check processing? Or perhaps you have been involved in check-related activities for some time and wish to deepen your understanding of check payments. Demonstrating a strong commitment to professionalism and staying competitive in the industry is essential. If you're not ready to dive into the NCP program just yet, consider this guided path designed to help you achieve your individual and professional goals. Complete all three courses, starting with ElevateU: Check - Beginner, then ElevateU: Check - Intermediate, and finally ElevateU: Check - Advanced, and receive your PaymentsFirst ElevateU: Check Certificate!

PaymentsFirst is proud to introduce our new ElevateU:ACH Certificate!

Are you new to the world of check processing? Or perhaps you have been involved in check-related activities for some time and wish to deepen your understanding of check payments. Demonstrating a strong commitment to professionalism and staying competitive in the industry is essential. If you're not ready to dive into the NCP program just yet, consider this guided path designed to help you achieve your individual and professional goals. Complete all three courses, starting with ElevateU: Check - Beginner, then ElevateU: Check - Intermediate, and finally ElevateU: Check - Advanced, and receive your PaymentsFirst ElevateU: Check Certificate!

Tabbing Session for 2024 Nacha Rules Book

• Tabs may be ordered separately on the Publications Page of PaymentsFirst.org

AAP/APRP credits 2.0

In this session, we will cover recently passed updates and changes within the Rules. We will arm you with the information you need to ensure compliance in this ever-changing rules and regulatory landscape both now and in the future. The discussion will include the following rules changes:   

• June 21, 2024 Minor Rule changes 
  • General Rule / Definition of WEB Entries 
  • Definition of Originator 
  • Originator Action on Notification of Change 
  • Data Security Requirements Use of Prenotification Entries 
  • Clarification of Terminology – Subsequent Entries 
• October 1, 2024 Rule Changes 
  • Codify Expanded Use of R17 
  • Expand Use of Request for Return (R06) 
  • Additional Funds Availability Exceptions for RDFIs 
  • Timing of Written Statement of Unauthorized Debit 
  • RDFI Must Promptly Return Unauthorized Debit 
• March 20, 2026 Rule Changes 
  • Fraud Monitoring by ODFIs Fraud Monitoring by Non-Consumer Originators, TPSP, and TPS (Phase 1) 
  • ACH Credit Monitoring by RDFIs (Phase 1) 
  • New Company Entry Descriptions – PAYROLL and PURCHASE 
• June 19, 2026 Rule Changes 
  • Fraud monitoring for all non-Consumer Originators, TPSP, and TPS (Phase 2) 
  • ACH Credit Monitoring by All RDFIs (Phase 2) 
• Tabbing Session Recording 
  • Tabs may be ordered separately on the Publications Page of PaymentsFirst.org

AAP/APRP Credits - Payments Update Session 4.0 

AAP/APRP Credits - Tabbing Recording 2.0

PaymentsFirst is proud to introduce our new ElevateU - ACH Certificate!

Are you a newcomer to the world of ACH? Perhaps you've been engaged in ACH activities for a considerable time and aspire to enhance your grasp of electronic payments. Demonstrating your unwavering commitment to professionalism and maintaining a competitive edge in the industry is crucial. If you're not prepared to take the plunge into the AAP program just yet, consider embarking on this guided path designed to help you achieve your individual and professional objectives. Complete all three certificates, starting with ElevateU ACH - Beginner, and continuing with ElevateU: ACH -Intermediate, and finally ElevateU: ACH - Advanced, and receive your PaymentsFirst ElevateU Certificate!

PaymentsFirst is proud to introduce our new ElevateU - ACH Certificate!

Are you a newcomer to the world of ACH? Perhaps you've been engaged in ACH activities for a considerable time and aspire to enhance your grasp of electronic payments. Demonstrating your unwavering commitment to professionalism and maintaining a competitive edge in the industry is crucial. If you're not prepared to take the plunge into the AAP program just yet, consider embarking on this guided path designed to help you achieve your individual and professional objectives. Complete all three certificates, starting with ElevateU ACH - Beginner, and continuing with ElevateU: ACH -Intermediate, and receive your PaymentsFirst ElevateU Certificate!